DIY InventoryDIY inventory and check-in reports in Cardiff
Check-in and check-out reports and inspections during the tenancy, for landlords, property managers and contract-holders in Cardiff, done on your phone. Dated photos, every item’s condition, signed by both sides, and the PDF ready the moment it’s signed. £30 per report.
Why do it yourself in Cardiff?
- No appointment to wait for: do it whenever you have the keys, before the contract-holder moves in or with them there.
- £30 a report instead of a clerk’s fee for every check-in, inspection and check-out.
- The report is ready instantly, so it can be sent and signed on move-in day.
- Prefer paper? Use our free inventory template (PDF and Word).
- The check-out starts from the check-in and shows what has changed, with photos side by side.
Renting in Wales: the basics
- Most lets are a occupation contract under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016.
- A deposit must be protected in an approved scheme (DPS, mydeposits or TDS) within 30 days of receiving it, with the prescribed information given to the contract-holder.
- Landlords must make sure the home is fit for human habitation, including an electrical safety check (EICR) at least every 5 years, an annual Gas Safety check and a valid EPC.
General information, not legal advice. Check the current rules for Wales.
Your Cardiff inventory in four steps
Everything happens in your phone’s browser, in any country. Nothing to install.
Set up the property
Choose the country, enter the address, and pick the rooms. Each room gets its own photo checklist.
Photograph every room
The camera steps through each item and stamps the date and time on every photo. Meters and keys too.
Sign, and it’s ready
Sign on the screen and the PDF report is made straight away. Send the contract-holder a link to check and sign it.
Compare at check-out
Start the check-out from the check-in and see exactly what has changed, with photos side by side.
Inventorys in Cardiff: questions and answers
How much does an inventory report cost in Cardiff?
With DIY Inventory it’s £30 per report, whatever the size of the property: a check-in, a check-out or an inspection during the tenancy. It’s free to start, and you pay when the finished report is downloaded.
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Cardiff?
Inventory clerks in Cardiff usually charge for each visit, more for bigger or furnished homes, so a check-in and a check-out together can cost a few hundred pounds. With DIY Inventory each report is £30, whatever the size, and you can do it as soon as you have the keys.
Do I need an inventory clerk in Cardiff?
No. You can do the inventory yourself on your phone, or send your contract-holder a link to do it. The app gives every room a photo checklist, stamps the date and time on every photo, and both sides sign the report.
Will the report help with a deposit dispute in Wales?
If you can’t agree on deductions, the scheme’s dispute service decides on the evidence, so a dated record of the condition at the start is what matters. Your report gives you that evidence: dated photos of every room, the condition of every item, meter readings and keys, signed by both sides.
Can I book a Gas Safety certificate, EICR or EPC in Cardiff?
You can request one on our landlord services page at a fixed price. We’ll check we cover the area and confirm a date with you.
Ready when you have the keys
Start your Cardiff inventory today, on your phone. It’s free until you download it.
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